Gardai have confirmed that an 18-month-old girl and her grandfather have been found safe and well.

Shania Constantin, from Blanchardstown, west Dublin, was in the care of her grandfather Condrut Iosca, 36, when she was reported missing on Thursday.

Shania Constantin

Gardai also thanked the public for their help.

Shania was last seen when Iosca drove away from the North Circular Road in Phibsborough, north Dublin on Thursday afternoon.

It is believed he was driving a red van at the time.

The Irish Mirror reports that the garda spokesperson said: "Shania Constantin (18 months) and her grandfather Condrut Iosca (36 years) who were missing from Blanchardstown have been located safe and well.

"Gardaí wish to thank the public for their assistance in the matter. No further assistance is required."

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